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Cast of TUF: Velasquez vs Werdum. UFC/Zuffa LLC.

Kenai Andrews

Published: May 20, 2014 - 7:29 PM

Updated: May 20, 2014 - 7:31 PM

Now that the UFC has boots on the ground in Puerto Rico and in Mexico, the company is hoping the the Latin American version of The Ultimate Fighter will do for the region what the first edition of TUF did for North America.

Ultimate Fighter: Team Velasquez vs Team Werdum will show exclusively on UFC FightPass, including an English language version for Americans in August.

Filming is underway in Las Vegas with UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez leading a contingent of Mexican fighters against #1 Brazilian heavyweight challenger Fabricio Werdum and his Latin American prospects.

“I’ve been waiting 15 years for this,” UFC President Dana Whit said. “Passion for fighting is unrivalled in Latin America. It’s part of their history and their culture. There’s a lot of potential in this season’s cast and I know they’re going to bring it every fight. Adding a little extra rivalry – pitting Mexico versus the rest of Latin America – doesn’t hurt either.”

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Confirmed Latin networks scheduled to air TUF the week of August 18th include:

Argentina: CN5, Bolivia: Red Uno

Mexico: Channel.5, Nicaragua: Channel 13,

Panama: NexTV

Paraguay: Telefuturo and

Uruguay: Channel 10.

Keep in mind, actual viewing dates will vary so check your local listings.

Subscribers to the UFC Network in Latin America will be able to watch replays and exclusive content.

Out of 600 initial applicants, four bantamweight (135 lbs) and four featherweight (145 lbs) male fighters will compete on each team for a six-figure UFC contract and the title of The Ultimate Fighter.

Coaches Velasquez and Werdum will square off at UFC 180 at the Arena Ciudad de Mexico in Mexico City Saturday, November 15th.